Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

1. Country Information

  • Continent: North America/Caribbean
  • Region: Caribbean

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year arriving from the following Brazilian states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo; this also applies to transits or stopovers lasting more than 12 hours in any of these states.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Popular tourist destination: The Dominican Republic is a very popular holiday destination from Poland.
  • Dengue: There is risk of dengue – use mosquito protection measures.